London Niche Guide｜The Courtauld Gallery

The gallery's treasure is Manet's masterpiece 'A Bar at the Folies-Bergère'. This painting depicts the scene of the Paris nightclub 'Folies-Bergère', where the waitress in the painting looks melancholic and indifferent, contrasting sharply with the bustling, energetic scene reflected in the mirror behind her. In addition, there are numerous works by Impressionist masters such as Degas, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, and Gauguin. My personal favorites are: 🖼 'The Theatre Box' by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) 🖼 'Autumn Effect at Argenteuil' by Claude Monet (1840-1925) 🖼 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' by Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) 🖼 'Two Dancers on Stage' by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) I also highly recommend the gift shop here. The interior design and layout are among the best I've seen in all the galleries and museums I've visited. Although the variety of goods for sale is not particularly extensive, there are many items that make you want to take them home at first sight, such as abstract painting lampshades and orange candles… -